{"product_id":"secret-montenegro-hardcover","title":"Secret Montenegro - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIvana Maksimovic\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTree Sheriff\u003c\/b\u003e (With), \u003cb\u003eBoz Gagovski\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet an insider guide you to a country of breathtaking beaches, dramatic ice-capped mountains, stunning centuries-old architecture, and charming towns - that's Montenegro, a secret gem in Southeastern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"At the birth of our planet, the most beautiful encounter between the land and the sea must have happened at the coast of Montenegro.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -Lord Byron \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSecret Montenegro\u003c\/i\u003e, Ivana Maksimovic guides the reader through the country of her childhood summers, offering the insights of an insider and revealing its many treasures, from the soft green hills, quiet stone villages, and pristine beaches of the Lustica Peninsula to the spectacular Bay of Kotor, with its inky sea and dark, fairy-tale mountains. Along the way, we encounter medieval churches and hidden interiors, steeped in tradition and myth, and enjoy a touch of luxury in the region's coastal resorts. Above all, \u003ci\u003eSecret Montenegro\u003c\/i\u003e is a love letter to the country's landscape, architecture, design, delightful cuisine, and especially its people. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tiny nation of Montenegro is an often-unsung gem of the Adriatic coast. Writers, poets, intrepid travelers, and adventurers have long been seduced by its mountains and monasteries, its secret beaches and medieval fortresses. This ancient country has been shaped by its seafaring past and touched by socialism, yet as an independent nation it remains rooted in the tenets of traditional Montenegrin life - agriculture, olive oil production, and fishing - which happily coexist with a more recent advent of cosmopolitan tourists. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with stunning images, including the author's own photographs and many specially taken by photographer Boz Gagovski, \u003ci\u003eSecret Montenegro\u003c\/i\u003e captures a deeply personal journey through a special and unique country, whose tranquil charm and unspoiled natural beauty are celebrated in its pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Montenegro when it was still part of Yugoslavia, \u003cb\u003e Ivana Maksimovic \u003c\/b\u003eis an architect and graphic designer. She studied at the Parsons School of Design in New York and has worked as an art director at Ogilvy, with stints in Belgrade, London, and Milan. In 2003, she launched her own fashion label, Ivana Ma London. A keen traveler and photographer, she splits her time between London, the Cotswolds, and Montenegro, always surrounded by art, design, and nature. \u003cb\u003eTree Sherriff \u003c\/b\u003eis a contributing editor at \u003ci\u003eWorld of Interiors.\u003c\/i\u003e She studied English at Oxford University and has written for television drama series and documentaries. She lives in the English countryside with her partner and four children. \u003cb\u003eBoz Gagovski \u003c\/b\u003eis an interiors and lifestyle photographer based in London. Collaborating with commercial and private clients, including \u003ci\u003eHouse \u0026amp; Garden, Architectural Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eElle Decoration\u003c\/i\u003e, on a diverse range of projects, he strives to create images that tell a unique and beautiful story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIvana Maksimovic \u003c\/b\u003egrew up in the former Yugoslavia and spent her childhood summers in Montenegro. After training as an architect and working as a graphic designer, Ivana launched her fashion line, Ivana Ma. A passionate traveler and photographer, she lives with her husband and two children. They split their time between London, the Cotswolds, and - of course - Montenegro. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTree Sherriff \u003c\/b\u003eis a writer and contributing editor at \u003ci\u003eWorld of Interiors\u003c\/i\u003e. Following a degree in English Literature at Oxford University and a Masters in American literature and psychoanalysis, Tree became an editor at Virago Press. She then wrote for television dramas and arts documentaries. Tree divides her time between London and the English countryside, where she lives with her partner and four children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoz Gagovsk\u003c\/b\u003ei is an interiors and lifestyle photographer based in London. Collaborating with commercial and private clients, including \u003ci\u003eHouse \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Architectural Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eElle Decoration\u003c\/i\u003e, on a diverse range of projects, he strives to create images that tell a unique and beautiful story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.11 x 12.29 x 9.62 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 05, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48429575307513,"sku":"9780865654778","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/qOW-bwWSL79780865654778.webp?v=1779439981","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/secret-montenegro-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}